Knox County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 62,657.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$824/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$862/mo
↑ 13.3% YoY
-10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,078/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,408/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,427/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $756 | $824 | +$68 (+9.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $761 | $862 | +$101 (+13.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $987 | $1,078 | +$91 (+9.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,290 | $1,408 | +$118 (+9.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,309 | $1,427 | +$118 (+9.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,480
$2,873/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,120
$3,593/month gross
Other Counties in Ohio
Pickaway County
1 BR: $1,194/mo
Wyandot County
1 BR: $800/mo
Preble County
1 BR: $742/mo
Clermont County
1 BR: $1,051/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $811/mo
Trumbull County
1 BR: $771/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.